Never tried pho before so I winged it by ordering brisket pho LOVED IT! I love the ambiance in the daytime nice and quiet the staff is super friendly you can tell there's a lot of love put into this restaurant. read more

Dim Sum, drinks, and service were all fantastic! Will definitely return for Dim Sum again.

First things first: 1618 Asian Fusion is located in a busy and popular area of South Austin, but there is a free parking garage right across the street, which makes visiting much easier. The dining environment is comfortable, clean, and fun. It has a lively atmosphere that works well for hanging out with friends, date nights, or even a casual dinner when you want something a little nicer. Their menu has a great variety of food and drinks to choose from, which makes it a good spot for groups. I tried the dim sum and pho, and both were fresh and delicious. What surprised me the most was that the prices were actually very reasonable, especially considering the location, atmosphere, and quality of the food. No wonder every time I come here, it's always packed. It's rare to find an Asian fusion restaurant that does this concept right, but 1618 really pulls it off. read more

1618 Asian Fusion - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Overall: 4.3/5 We ordered for pickup again, and the food quality is pretty close to a dine in experience compared to other places. Tom Yum Soup with Shrimp ($10): Very sour so I had to dilute it. They did give a lot of veggies and a good amount of shrimp though. However, I still recommend the tom kha soup over this one. Crispy Pad Thai ($22) + Shrimp ($2): Consistently good with any protein, but I think beef pairs the best. The pad thai was crispier this time too. Hu Tieu SG ($21) + Duck ($10): We went with the shrimp and pork belly soup option with extra serrano pepper and hu tieu kho sauce. This version is better than the Hu Tieu Kho, and the duck was a total game changer so I highly recommend adding it. Just know it runs on the blander side without the sauce so make sure you get that extra on the side. Filet Mignon Onion ($25): We got it extra spicy and requested medium rare. I thought the price was a bit steep for a small portion but the meat was cooked well and tasted really good. Five Sampler ($28): Came with fresh brisket spring rolls, grilled pork patty skewers, sugar cane shrimp, pork belly bao, 1618 eggrolls, and two dipping sauces. Best enjoyed in person since the spring rolls and bao really need to be eaten right away. read more

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We love it every time we come. Food is amazing. Drinks even better. Service is always excellent. Our favs; xaio long boa, calamari, wings, wagyu pho, really good crème brûlée. read more

Food is phenomenal but the prepare for a wait. I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time. They are very busy but you can order from the bar which in the meantime which is nice. Food is amazing as always and I always recommend going during mango season so you can try their mango sticky rice! read more

1618 Asian Fusion - Mango Sticky Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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If you've never had purple ha how, well guess what you can at 1618 Fusion. And it was delicious! As was the rest of the dim sum platter which, while only eight pieces and is technically two dim sum plates, had four soup dumplings. Four/eight are safe for pescatarians. There are a few happy hour dishes that are worth getting there before 6pm for such as the sesame chicken. Theirs is so good we ordered a second dish. The vegan pho is noteworthy for its existence and taste. The coconut fried rice with crab meat served in a scooped out coconut is my new favorite dish. Service was impeccable. Delicious food, excellent service, live music on the weekends- you can't go wrong here. I also did take out for the garlic vegetables and octopus appetizer. The sauce in the garlic vegetable is fantastic. read more

1618 Asian Fusion - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came on a date night and enjoyed our experience overall. This is a bit of a hidden gem, as the exterior looks like a random apartment or lease building... then you walk into an alternate world where it's suddenly a gorgeous restaurant! The service is good overall, host was super sweet. The server did keep coming by too quickly/too often, asking what else we want to order - so we definitely felt rushed. All the food we tried had really good flavor. Portions are on the small side, so you end up spending more than planned, but it's all very tasty. We would love to come by at a time when they have live music and hopefully not feel rushed. read more

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My favorite restaurant in Austin hands down period. I never got the Asian fusion trend but my gosh 1618 changed my mind. I absolutely love this place and all the options they have here that caters to everyone cuisine and taste buds! It's great for dates, casual, big groups, and even fancy! It's an all in one. The ambiance is very nice. The service is prompt and the servers are always recommending great dishes. It's a monthly trip for me here! read more

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If you're looking for a standout Asian fusion spot in Austin, 1618 Fusion absolutely delivers. We tried a wide range of items and there were some clear must-orders along with what I'd skip next time. First, the lychee martini is a must. It's delicious, well-balanced, and not overly sweet, plus it comes with a seedless lychee fruit which is a nice touch. For appetizers, the salt and pepper calamari is a must-get. It's perfectly crispy, super flavorful, and honestly so good I could've eaten multiple plates as my entire meal. Another standout was the pork xiao long bao. Easily one of my favorites I've had. The flavor is incredible on its own, but dipping it in their chili oil takes it to another level. We also ordered the tom yum kha soup with chicken. It was very good and the portion was surprisingly large for something listed as a side. It leans more coconut milk-forward than I personally prefer and isn't spicy, but still a solid choice. For entrees, the General Tso's was the only miss for me. It was crispy, but overall pretty average with not much flavor and no spice. The portion also felt smaller compared to our other dishes. I'd skip it next time. On the other hand, the crispy pad Thai with chicken is a must. Huge portion, packed with flavor, and I loved the addition of lots of veggies. The crispy noodles were done perfectly and gave a fun twist to a classic dish. For dessert, the flaming cheesecake is both an experience and delicious. It's lighter than a traditional cheesecake, and pairing it with the sauce and pineapple coconut ice cream makes it even better. The ambiance was also a highlight. We went on a Saturday evening and there was live music, which added a really nice, lively vibe without being overwhelming. The only downside was that there were some flying insects around at times, which was a bit distracting. Service was good and everything came out quickly. There's a parking garage nearby, but it can get busy during peak hours. Also, don't risk parking in spots reserved for other businesses, even if they look empty. We were told they do actively tow. Overall, I'd definitely come back, especially for the appetizers, crispy pad Thai, and that lychee martini! read more

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The indoors is super nice. It was kind of hot I the restaurant though. We go seated next to a door that leads to the outside and my chair was like right there where the door was and I didn't think it would be an issue because it says "use other door" but it was the waitress and waiters that kept going in and out. It was super annoying. Besides all of that the food was really good. I enjoyed my filet mignon onion plate. The beef was so tender and it was coon to perfection. The flavors of the dish complimented it so well. The crispy pad Thai was really good as well. The chicken was flavorful. The scallop and shrimp dumplings were a surprise to use. We wanted to try something different and we really enjoyed the flavor of them. read more

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It's a cult that does NOT appropriately handle bills correctly. Make sure you triple check your bill before handing your card over AND get a copy of the itemized receipt afterward. They call their coworkers "family members" which is cute in theory, but odd in execution since it's brought up multiple times during your meal. Minus the issues we had with getting charged for food that never made it to the table and lack of follow up from the restaurant after I called different numbers available on their website/online and left voicemails and an email to the one listed on their website, food was just okay. The only standout was the Crispy Pad Thai, but I could get that flavor and "quality" elsewhere for much less. read more

Came back after three years (I know so crazy!) for a bachlorette party and my birthday. Honestly, They have earned the extra stars. Their service was even better than when it first opened and so is their food. I love their pad thai, curry, and sampler appetizer. They make you feel special for your birthday and events! I got the cheesecake demo with liquor and fire, it was great! I will be bringing my mom here for her birthday lunch soon :) read more

I came here with a friend and had the vegan vegetable yellow curry, and it was so good. The veggies were incredibly fresh, and the oyster mushrooms added such a great texture and flavor. Everything tasted thoughtfully made and I loved the cute flower for presentation! We also ordered some tea, which came in the cutest little pot. Such a nice touch. I really appreciated how easy parking was too, both parking out front and a garage nearby, which is always a win in Austin. This place has an impressive variety of options. Tons of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices, so it really feels like there's something for everyone. On top of that, the service was excellent. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. I definitely recommend 1618 Asian Fusion and will absolutely be going back. read more

1618 Asian Fusion - Vegan vegetable Yellow Curry - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The quality is consistent. The cheesecake is a must and the biggest highlight regardless of the meal time. read more

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I had a late lunch today at 1618 Asian Fusion with a coworker. We originally planned to meet somewhere else, but that location was closed for an event, so we pivoted. The restaurant can be a little hard to spot from the street, but the GPS takes you right there. Street parking is limited, however there's a free parking garage directly behind the restaurant, which made things easy since it's a densely populated area. We arrived before happy hour and had no trouble finding seating. The building itself is beautiful, especially with the holiday décor. There's a white Christmas tree with white ornaments hanging from the ceiling, plus a more traditional Christmas tree in the main dining area. It felt festive without being over the top, even in the New Year. They offer several menus, including their regular dinner menu, a lunch menu, a vegan menu, and a non-vegan dim sum menu, which gives plenty of options depending on what you're in the mood for. We ordered the egg rolls, coconut fried rice with shrimp and crab, which came served in a fresh coconut and was absolutely stunning, and the sesame chicken. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our server was attentive and kind, checked in on us often, and still gave us the space we needed to conduct our meeting. My only critique is that the sesame chicken could've been cut into smaller, more bite-sized pieces. I was given a fork but no knife, which made it a little awkward to eat. We didn't order alcoholic drinks since we had to head back to work, but I've been here before during happy hour and really enjoyed their cocktails and appetizers. Overall, it's a great spot for a working lunch, date night or happy hour. read more

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Okay I loved the food and ambiance here. It wasn't super fancy, but it definitely has a chic but casual vibe. Everything we ate was delicious. And the matcha espresso martini was a big hit. Service was good, a little slow at times due to our waiter seemingly waiting almost the entire dining room lol. I would definitely come back to try other menu items. read more

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Beautiful upscale Asian fusion restaurant with great music and vibes for dinner date with your boo! Food was excellent all around and service was fantastic (thank you Chris!) But, the wait time on NYE to receive our food was steep. We received our main course 50 to 60 minutes after we sat down. This was the only concern - otherwise fabulous rubbery and seasoned octupus. Duck red curry was exceptional. Ask for a side of chili oil to add more spice. Pineapple fried rice is a must try, for not just the presentation, but the flavor too! Each food was 5/5. Cocktails are excellent too! Cheesecake presentation is amazing! You must try it!. Come hungry and ready to eat! read more

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This is a new place in Austin I've been waiting to try and glad I got to with my family. We were all group of 5 and came on saturday around 2:30pm. It was fairly busy but the lunch rush was over and the servers seemed to be clearing tables of large groups so there was a small wait of 15-20 minutes for us before we were seated. Inside its decorated very well and I guess they have live music with a stage. When we were seated we were given menus and our server came over asking what drinks we'd like. We got some coffees and I got myself a egg coffee to try it. Presentation wise its served table side by someone. It tastes very different, creamy but I though the egg cream was supposed to be on the top but the server put it at the bottom and then poured coffee on top. It came with a chocolate biscuit which was nice as a dessert. We ordered chicken wings, pho XLB and lemongrass skewer, chicken pan fried dumplings and shumai. This was a tasting menu for all 5 of us and it was enough to hold us over until we ordered more. I ordered the skewer feast and grilled octopus and a second order of Pho XLB. This was the best pho XLB that I've ever tasted. The soup inside was so flavorful and smelled so great. There was a sauce plate that was brought out to us for everything we had and I appreciated that being brought out up front before the food. We ordered the fried rice just because we wanted something to round out the meal but I saw so many people get the beef rib pho and that made me want to order it but it was so much food. I'll have to come back and try it next time! I had great service but our servers switched out and the 2nd server was just average. He was probably taking care of some side jobs cause we kept looking for him but couldn't find him to get the bill so I had to ask another server to grab him to let us cash out. Total bill was $268. Our first server did autograt us for a party of 5 and I didn't see a notice anywhere saying parties of 5+ are subject to autograt but we still agreed to it. read more

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Ambiance is wonderful! Beautiful interior design. We got in relatively quickly. They said it would be 45 min and we were seated in about 20. I wouldn't say the waiter was attentive but he was fine. My Trouble Maker whiskey drink was D-licious!!!! I had the crispy Pad Thai and it was drenched in sauce. The other person I was with had the same dish and it looked way better than mine. So they need to work on their consistency. When I brought it to the waiter's attention he said it sat too long before being brought out but I believe the kitchen needs to tighten up a touch. The live band was really good. Overall an enjoyable evening but I wanted the food to dazzle and it only had a slight shimmer. read more

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Flipping fantastic. Food was delicious and got the pho. Service was equally incredible, giving out great recommendations. As it goes for ambiance, it checks all the boxes there too. I seriously have no complaints, you've just gotta go. read more

1618 Asian Fusion - Pho fully loaded - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Jake recommended the best plates and Oh my!!! We are still dreaming about how amazing it was. ! Look no further. Everything is delicious!!!! read more

1618 Asian Fusion offers a wide range of Asian cuisine mixed fusion with American. Without a doubt you are able to get something despite of the different variation of Asian cuisines rather it's Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, etc. I highly recommend getting a reservation or else expect could expect to get some wait time if walk-in. The service is nice, fast, helpful, and attentive from waiting at the entrance to sitting down at the table and enjoying the meals in a busy popular restaurant. Ambiance is modern luxury, giving an intimidate experience. Highly recommend to try for Asian food lovers! read more

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This will be my forever go to spot when in Austin. I grabbed the Wagyu Beef green curry to go and it was exceptional. I'll have to try other items when I'm back in town cause the flavor was incredible. read more

1618 Asian Fusion - Green Curry with Wagyu - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

There's just no way I can do this again. The food is decent, but when you factor in the wait time and the price, it really is no better than any other local or chain Asian restaurant. We waited 2 hours for a table (I am not exaggerating), and I understand that is par for the course. I DON'T GET IT! Spring roll app ($10) was ok, but nothing worth writing about. Green Curry with filet mignon ($20) - just meh. Crispy Pad Thai ($21) is one of their signature dishes - if you find yourself here, skip the Crispy Pad Thai and go with the standard Pad Thai. Draft beers are $7. The food gets 3 stars, but the wait and the prices bring it down to 1 star. I.JUST.DON'T.GET.IT. read more

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1618 Asian Fusion is rapidly becoming one of my very favorite Austin restaurants. This is gourmet palate; farm to table quality ingredients; super exciting yet authentic Asian food. The chef who designed the menu is just one of those people with exquisite taste buds as well as skillful technique, so their food is just such a joy to eat. My favorite things I have had so far (in my order of preference): the pork soup dumplings, chicken pad Thai, shrimp tom yum kha soup, Thai crispy whole red snapper (wow!!!), duck fried rice, pineapple fried rice with duck and shrimp, grilled Saigon lamb chops, filet mignon pepper steak, beef pho, crispy garlic butter chicken wings, 1618 egg rolls, duck pan fried bao, and General Tsao's chicken. I've other menu items as well and they've all been excellent, but those are the ones that haunt me the most and get me drooling as I write them. The restaurant itself is a great experience: perfect scale with an intimate and hip feeling decor, extremely professional but also very friendly and sweet staff, and an excellent secure parking situation as the restaurant is situated in the bottom of a massive condo complex off Riverside and there is a parking garage for guests right across from the restaurant's entrance. I've only eaten there in person about three times now, but I know so much about the menu because I've discovered that DoorDash will deliver their gorgeous food to my door. My friends come over to my house and we order ourselves a feast to share now and then. When you order through DoorDash, most of the menu items are highly customizable to dietary aversions or restrictions, too. This is a fact that made my onion-phobic friend very pleased. This restaurant is also a huge business success, when you go at peak hours they are often on a wait and the people milling around are usually well-dressed groups celebrating something, or a couple on a date. 1618 is doing something very special, and they are doing it extremely well. read more

1618 Asian Fusion - Imperial fried whole red snapper - oh la la!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fusion asian restaurant off Riverside that captures a sprawling amount of different cuisines. Location is fairly large and has a generally attentive staff. We've gone here for various things and also ordered them off of DoorDash. This particular time we dined off the dim sum brunch menu as well as other stuff. * Soup Dumplings - solid but I wouldn't say amazing * Sugar Cane Shrimp - shrimp pasted wrapped around sugar cane * Shrimp Balls - lightly friend shrimp with potato - these were good * Veggies are good too * Pho with the beef rib - good but we felt that the rib is just too fatty for our liking * grilled octopus - * Fried prawns - liked these Overall - it's a good meal, but it can get a little pricey. read more

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WOW! Absolutely incredible! We were here for a friend's birthday party on a Saturday night during SXSW. So it was busy, but we never felt it. The waiter was super knowledgeable, fun and friendly. All of the food we got was delicious, but the fried noodles and fried rice in the pineapple were my favorite. We tried almost all the apps and they were all top tier. And the drinks, even the mocktails, were delicious! read more

This place came highly recommended during our work trip, so we had to give it a try. We stopped by on a Thursday night a little early and we got seated right away. Our waiter was so helpful and walked us through the large menu! We got the beef bao, as recommended, and I got a Vietnamese bowl with chicken lemongrass. Everything was so good and uniquely put together. Looking around at the other food going out to tables you can't go wrong and there is a good variety. For dessert my coworker got the flaming cheesecake and I got a caramel cake. Would definitely recommend, perfect for all occasions. As we were finishing up, live music was starting which added a nice touch. Seems to get busy fast so I would recommend going early or getting a reservation. read more

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I have been wanting to try 1618 forever. Today was the day! The service was good! We didn't dislike the food, it was all fine/good, but nothing was noteworthy or exceptional. We were excited about the lamb chops. They were tender and not gamey but they were described as a spicy and flavorful preparation and they just had salt on them. There was no sauce at all. They came with a salad. I think they forgot to include the sauce based on other people's photos. The general Tsos ' chicken was not good. It was overwhelmingly sauced but not in a tasty way. I did not enjoy this dish. The "lunch bento" boxes were ok. I really wanted to love the food but I didn't. I did like it. The calamari was my favorite bite of the night but I when it came out there was a hair in it. They did make us a new one. The soup dumplings were good as well. We also got the pad se ew filet mignon noodles. They were ok and had a wok hay flavor but not worth the price. Overall I guess I expected more. I'm glad we tried it. Food gets three stars, Service gets four so I'm rounding up to four. read more

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So I heard rave reviews about this place for several years and couldn't wait to find the opportunity to try it. Finally decided to make the 2 hour drive down to celebrate with my parents for their anniversary and, boy, was it worth it!! Where do I start?? Everything was that good. The Ube Coffee was amazing, the spicy pad Thai was outstanding and so were the dumplings. I loved that I didn't feel overly full and heavy like I do after eating at most restaurants. Ten out of ten! Our waitress Yin went above and beyond to make us feel special and welcomed on our first visit. She genuinely made the whole experience over the top. She explained the whole menu like a pro and made us feel like friends instead of just customers. We will be back and will ask for her! Only one thing could have been better, the bathroom was a little bit of a surprise how messy it was compared to the quality of everything else, but it didn't diminish the overall experience. I will be thinking up lots of excuses to make it down to Austin and eat here again. Thank you Yin!! read more

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Absolutely amazing every time! The drinks are well- crafted, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the food is superb. I love the upgraded, intimate feel. Live music and smoked cocktails are the icing on the cake. read more

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I think this might be my favorite meal that I've had in a long time. Absolutely everything was a hit, zero misses. Everything is just really well done with a little bit of something unexpected. The betel leaf wagyu was very flavorful. Great bites with crispy textures from the accoutrements on the plate. The stuffed eggplant was very tasty and tender, comes with rice, and honestly shockingly a lot of food for $11. The duck curry was a very generous portion and loaded with different vegetables which I super appreciated. The filet mignon with onion stir fry was so flavorful and loaded with alliums and super tender beef. And then the crispy pad Thai chicken was a big surprise! Definitely not a traditional pad Thai and maybe even more like a halfway between pad Thai and pad see ew. The noodles are wide and thick and maybe about half of them were fried crispy. That made for a great contrast of textures and really satisfying chewiness. The desserts! The ube panna cotta was decent but the hazelnut mousse crunch was INCREDIBLE. Light cocoa meringue, smooth creamy yet light hazelnut mousse, and then the hazelnut crunchities! Absolutely wonderful wonderful wonderful! read more

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This restaurant truly delivers incredible dining experience every single visit! My boyfriend and I went to celebrate our birthdays (same month) , it was his first time here and was blown away! The Filet Mignon is extremely tender and flavorful, the onions are cooked perfectly bringing a natural sweetness to this dish. Definitely a must try! The Chinese sticky rice was seasoned perfectly - great combination of fresh flavors. Service was outstanding! I'm subscribed to their emails so we EACH received a delicious dessert on the house! read more

1618 Asian Fusion - * Filet Mignon Onion Stir-Fry * Clay Pot Chinese Sticky Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

SO GOOD. Great service, great food. They seamlessly accommodate large groups. We've come here for my partner's birthday for two years now. read more

1618 Asian Fusion - Coconut Green Curry - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Me and a friend ordered takeout from here for dinner and really loved everything we got! I ordered the pho with filet mignon and brisket and it was perfect. The broth was great, it had such a nice almost sweet taste to it. And the protein was definitely the highest quality meat I have had with an order of pho from anywhere in Austin. It was a little expensive but I think it was worth it with how great the meat quality is here. They also packaged up our food very well so that it wouldn't spill! I am excited to hopefully dine-in here in the future :) read more

1618 Asian Fusion - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fantastic Asian foods in Austin you must try! Everything is good there. They have live band play on Friday and Saturday read more

1618 Asian Fusion - Pecking Whole Peking Duck - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Delicious food! A little problem with the check but overall the octopus was very tasty and so were the dumplings

Kim and I spontaneously walked into 1618 for a casual lunch. We ordered their chicken fried rice, pork shumai, fried eggrolls, wonton soup, and lava buns. Everything was delicious-- especially the crispy fried eggroll and fried rice! Love the diversity of the menu. The lava buns were to die for, I never knew I would love salty eggs buns but now I am a huge fan. It was the perfect dessert. Our server Anna was super friendly and quick. I would definitely come back! read more

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After visiting this restaurant, we are very surprised at the high ratings. We came here on a weeknight and it was very busy. We had made a reservation and were surprised that when we got there, we were still waiting for our table. When we were finally seated, we ordered quite a few items including the crispy chicken dumplings, the pad se ew small plate, the tom yum coconut fried rice, the roast duck plate, and the orange chicken. We also ordered a couple of drinks. Our server was kind and helpful the whole time, but the food just was not good. The orange chicken was very hard and tough, and you could barely bite through the chicken. The pad we ew had a high ratio of beef to noodles, which threw us off. The tom yum coconut fried rice did not taste very good either. It had this weird taste to it and was a little bland. The chicken dumplings had no flavor, and the "crispy" part was just some burnt part of the dumpling that was sort of just added on like a thin chip (though it was flavorless). My partner enjoyed the roast duck, but that was the only thing we liked out of all of the food we got here. We were definitely disappointed with our experience here, since a friend had recommended this place to us. We would not come back. read more

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